SAP Hana is an In-Memory technology platform that combines a database with a set of services for application development and innovative data analysis. It provides real-time analysis by combining analytical (OLAP) and transactional (OLTP) capabilities in a single platform.
As main characteristics we can highlight:
• In-Memory processing of information that eliminates the need for data replication in Datawarehousing environments.
• Real-time information from Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT).
• Integrated data virtualization and replication for increased scalability and simplification.
• Ability to develop applications using Advance Analytics services such as Predictive, Graph processing or Geospatial.